Ellenborough Falls
| Ellenborough Falls | |
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 A view from the 'knoll' opposite Ellenborough Falls | |
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| Location | Mid North Coast, New South Wales, Australia |
| Coordinates | 31°37′S 152°17′E / 31.617°S 152.283°ECoordinates: 31°37′S 152°17′E / 31.617°S 152.283°E |
| Type | Horsetail |
| Total height | 200 metres (660 ft) |
| Number of drops | 1 |
| Longest drop | 200 metres (660 ft) |
Ellenborough Falls, a horsetail waterfall on the headwaters of the Ellenborough River, is located in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales, Australia.
Location and features[]
Ellenborough Falls is situated in the MidCoast Council area and is near Elands and Comboyne,[1] on the Bulga Plateau.
The waterfall has a single drop of about 160 metres (520 ft)[2] although some estimates place it at 150 metres (490 ft) or 200 metres (660 ft).[3]
At the falls there is a kiosk, picnic tables and a barbecue area. There is also a viewing platform and walking trails.[4]
See also[]
- List of waterfalls of Australia
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Ellenborough Falls. |
References[]
- ^ "Comboyne". Archived from the original on 2008-04-20. Retrieved 2007-10-18.
- ^ Ellenborough Falls | World Waterfall Database: World's Tallest Waterfalls
- ^ Mabin, M. C. G (2000). "In search of Australia's highest waterfalls". Australian Geographical Studies. 38 (1): 85–90. doi:10.1111/1467-8470.00102.
- ^ Exploring NSW's Mid North Coast
Categories:
- Waterfalls of New South Wales
- Mid North Coast
- Horsetail waterfalls